Palm branches and crosses are distributed before the service commences. We gather at door

LITURGY OF THE PALMS Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The Lord be with you. And also with you. This morning begins the Great Week of the Christian Year...

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All may hold up their palms for this blessing, said by the presider.

Sovereign God, we thank you for these branches and crosses of palm. By your blessing may they be for us signs of the victory of your Son. May we who carry them in his name ever hail him as our Messiah, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The Palm gospel is read.

The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Chapter 21 beginning at verse 1 Hosanna in the highest. For the Gospel of the Lord. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

THE PROCESSION Let us praise Jesus our Messiah, as did the crowds who welcomed him to Jerusalem. Let us proceed in peace. In the name of Christ. Amen.

HYMN: Refrain: All glory, praise, and honour To you, Redeemer, King! To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring.

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The people of the Hebrews with palms before you went: our praise and prayer and anthems before you we present. Refrain

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You are the king of Israel, and David's royal Son, now in the Lord's name coming, the king and blessed one. Refrain

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To you before your passion they sang their hymns of praise: to you, now high exalted, our melody we raise. Refrain

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The company of angels are praising you on high; and we and all creation exultant make reply. Refrain

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Their praises you accepted, accept the prayers we bring, who in all good take pleasure, our good and gracious King. Refrain Theodulph of Orleans d.821

tr. John Mason Neale 1818-66 alt.

Public Domain

After the procession, the congregation take their seats. At the entrance of the church building this prayer is said:

Merciful God, as we enter this holy week and gather at your house of prayer, turn our hearts again to Jerusalem, to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, that, united with Christ and all the faithful, we may one day enter in triumph the city not made with hands, the new Jerusalem, eternal in the heavens, where, with you and the Holy Spirit, Christ lives in glory forever. Amen.

The Collect God of all, you gave your only-begotten Son to take the form of a servant, and to be obedient even to death on a cross: give us the same mind that was in Christ Jesus that, sharing in his humility, we may come to be wit h him in his glory, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

A Reading from Philippians 2:5-11 5

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, 6who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, 8 he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Hear the word of the Lord THANKS BE TO GOD

PASSION PRESENTATION The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ - Passion Video

RESPONSE TO THE INTERCESSIONS

Living God: Lord, hear our prayer. SKCT CYCLE OF PRAYER In our Stafford Kedron Churches Together Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the priest and people of Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, Stafford. IN OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER we pray especially for our Parish leadership team both clergy and lay. WE PRAY FOR THE SICK & THOSE IN NEED especially for Helen, Lynette, Gemma, Lyman Gillies, Lesley Ridings, Vicky Hopkins, Val Cocksedge, Wendy Newman, Tallulah, Judith Cassells, Ivy Pickering, John Kelly, Rev’d Jack Hammer, Steve and Tony Pearson. CONTINUING PRAYER LIST Anne Jeffs, Barbara Cole, Fay Manfield, Liam, Leandro, Sophie, Marjorie Dalgliesh, Luke Stevenson, Roslyn, Margaret Pickering, John Downey, Mavis Rodgers, Nadine Lee, Anthony, Stephen Williams, Callum Hossack, Donine Harrison, Hanna, Ray Steward, Carolyn Jimmieson, Robert Minns, Elzette Roos, Val Wright, Neil Krause and Estelle Snell-Brown. The presider concludes the intercessions with this prayer:

Holy God, hear the prayers of your Church. Forgive our sins, and send us the grace we need to be faithful followers of our crucified and risen Lord, for we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen

THE WATCH ROSTER Please add your names to the list on the back table.

Maundy Thursday: 6th April

Please Note: There is NO 10.00am Holy Communion service.

7.00pm Traditional Liturgy (with Washing of Feet, Stripping of the Sanctuary)

The Watch 8:00pm to Midnight then 5:00am to 9:00am Good Friday morning

Good Friday: 7th April 9.00am Good Friday Service (with Veneration of the Cross)

Easter Saturday: 8th April Parishioners and visitors are invited to join us in the Rectory carport for drinks and nibbles following our 7.00pm Easter Eve service on Saturday 8 April. Please bring a plate of food to share.

Everyone is welcome.

7.00pm Easter Vigil (with the Service of New Light, Liturgy of the Word, and Renewal of Baptismal Promises)

followed by a shared supper

Easter Day: 9th April

8.00am Mass of the Resurrection (with Renewal of Baptismal Promises)

followed by morning tea

“The Rector has left the building” Dear all, Please be advised that Carolynne and I have now vacated the Rectory and will be moving to Townsville this weekend. I remain on Long Service Leave until 1st June when I finally resign my incumbency at St Clements and conclude my ministry in Brisbane Diocese. I want to thank all members of St Clements for their support and assistance over my tenure at Stafford Parish in the past 9+ years. I feel this is an appropriate occasion to mention our move as the Christian church once again enters Holy Week and commemorates the amazing story of Christ’s passion starting with Palm Sunday. The message of this week and Easter is all about new life, and I will be holding you all in my prayers as you celebrate the time-honoured cycle of death and re-birth which punctuates our entire life. Please stay safe and well until we meet again. Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Thank you and deepest and warmest regards, Rev’d Kevin and Carolynne Bourke.

NEW Data Projector — $2,997 mainly music is a fun, interactive music session for young children (birth to school age) & their parents/caregivers, followed by morning tea

where Here in St Clement’s, Lower Hall when Wednesdays, 10.00am (during school terms)

cost $5 per child / $8 per family more For more information or to register, info please contact Carol: 3356 4300 (Tues-Fri) or email: [email protected]

Today marks the threshold of Holy Week - and the Gospels of the Day highlight the triumphs and tragedies that await our commemoration. In the first Gospel, we commemorate the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. He is greeted as a king. The crowds come out to greet Him - singing His praises. They hail the One who is to save them - but have no idea how that salvation is to be accomplished. We cannot imagine what Jesus felt as He approached the city gates. Did He guess that He would enter in triumph through one gate - and leave as a condemned criminal through another a few days later. Had He seen the uprights of the crosses which were permanently in place - in readiness for executions? And did He sense that this was where the story would seem to end? Whatever His thoughts - whatever His feelings, Jesus sets His face towards the city - and, for a time enjoys the favour of the crowds who see in Him their hope of freedom. Perhaps, it was disillusionment that this freedom was too long in coming that made Judas go to the chief priests - or perhaps, he was trying to force Jesus’ hand - to prove to them all who He was. Again, we cannot know, but his visit to the chief priests set in motion the chain of events that move nightmarishly quickly to their conclusion on Calvary. They begin gently enough with the Passover Meal - but even now, Jesus has a great sense of foreboding - a foreboding which turns to dread when He goes to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane later that night. A series of interrogations - humiliation - torture - the crowd’s calling for the release of Barabbas and the crucifixion of Jesus - what were these like for the One who was at the receiving end of so much hatred and abuse? The terrible journey to Calvary bearing the burden of the cross to which He knew He was to be nailed - the prolonged agony of death by crucifixion - and the utter loss as He feels abandoned even by God.... Triumph and tragedy - commemorated in one liturgy... Imagine yourself present at the events in the Gospels - just allow them to unfold in your mind and heart. What would you have liked to say to Jesus? What would you have liked to do? http://www.wellsprings.org.uk/weekly_wellsprings/year_a/palm_sunday.htm

Seeking Expressions of Interest—Mental Health First Aid The in-person Standard Mental Health First Aid training course consists of: • Two day in person training • Standard Mental Health First Aid manual • A wallet-sized card containing the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan • Opportunity to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider for three years. Dates and cost to be advised. Please contact our Parish Office if you are interested.

St Clements online worship is available every Sunday at 8:00am via YouTube and Facebook. The following link will connect you to the live stream on YouTube for this Sunday’s Service:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XDM0-0F7io If you subscribe to our YouTube channel, you will be alerted when the stream commences. Facebook users should simply search for St Clements on the Hill to locate the stream. If you “join” our Facebook page, you will also be alerted when the stream commences.

St Clements Bushwalkers Rescheduled Bribie Island FERRYMAN Sunset Cruise..... now on Saturday 13 May from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. NEW SAILORS are welcome. We have been able to make a new group booking of our cancelled boat cruise on the Pumicestone Passage. I need to hear from those holding 'tickets' if they would like to reschedule for the above date. We will also be doing a GLASSHOUSE MOUNTAINS area 8 km walk earlier on the same day and some of you may like to combine the 2 events to make a day of it, mixing in with a real varied nature experience. Please text me on 0430 122 453 or email me at [email protected] as we will invite new sailors too to fill our 30 seats for the new booking. David Murray

MOWING ROSTER THANKS to Team 3 of our church mowing roster who are looking after our grounds during APRIL. They are Matt Curnow, Andrew Pratten and Rev’d Andrew Osborne.

Friday 28 April 6.30pm-8.00pm On the last Friday of each month, parishioners & friends get together in the lower hall from 6.30pm - 8.00pm for a relaxed meal. Everyone is welcome to join us, just bring some food to share savoury or sweet - and socialise with your old or new friends!

St Clements BUSHWALKERS CITY WALK The OLD meets with the NEW Tuesday 4 April in our Brisbane C.B.D This will be a full day outing for those who want ‘the full Monty’ or you can choose any one or more of the following options. OPTION A: The ‘OLD’ – a guided tour of the historical COMMISSARIAT STORE, in William Street North Quay, that served the earliest days of convict Brisbane, visiting from 10.00 am to 11.30 am. Cost is $10 adults and $8 concession. OPTION B: The City Hall free Tuesday midday 1 hour CONCERT, ‘One More Time’ – a journey through Jazz, featuring a piano and saxophone playing some of the most remarkable songs ever written, from 12.00 noon through to 1.00pm. OPTION C: A lunch time break from 1.00pm to 2.00pm at the famous ‘Shingle Inn’ adjacent to City Hall. Please let David know if you want to join us for lunch. OPTION D: A walk to Elizabeth Street, diagonally opposite the Myer Centre, for a 2.30pm start for the ‘EXPERIENCE CENTRE – CROSS RIVER RAIL PROJECT’ – a free guided ‘tour’ of this massive project and the massive tunnelling machines that are reshaping the way we will travel around Brisbane. You get to go home at around 4.00pm. City Council bus to / from the Queen Street Mall underground bus exchange is the recommended travel mode. Please note this is a weekday event and you can choose any one or more of the 4 activity options open to you at a very minimal cost but all are so informative and enjoyable! Please contact David Murray on 0430 122 453 or at [email protected] for further details. A limited number of places are available. Registration form is on the Church back table. School aged students are also welcome if families can see the value in these visits and experiences.

Kids’ Word

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Happy Anniversary!!!

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What’s on this Week: Sunday 2nd 8.00am Liturgy of the Palms, Procession, Eucharist & Kids’ Word followed by morning tea Parish Produce Stall

Monday 3rd Psalm 21 Lamentations 1:1-12 John 14

MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK 8.00am—12 noon Eudunda Street Stafford Community Men’s Shed

or Mark 11:27—12:12

Tuesday 4th

TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK

Psalm 27 Lamentations 3:1-18 John 15:1—16:4a or Mark 12:13-34

Wednesday 5th

WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK

Psalm 88 Jeremiah 11:18-20 John 16:4b-33

or Mark 12:35—13:13

Thursday 6th

MAUNDY THURSDAY Exodus 12:1-4, 11-14 7.00pm Traditional Liturgy (with Washing of Feet and Psalm 116:1-2, 11-18 Stripping of the Sanctuary); 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 8.00pm—midnight The Watch John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Friday 7th Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalm 22 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Saturday 8th Romans 6:3-11 Matthew 28:1-10

GOOD FRIDAY 5.00am—9.00am The Watch; 9.00am Good Friday Service (with Veneration of the Cross)

SATURDAY IN HOLY WEEK - EASTER EVE 11.00am Practice for Easter Vigil; 7.00pm Easter Vigil Service (with the Service of New Light, Liturgy of the Word, and Renewal of Baptismal Promises) followed by a shared supper in the Rectory carport

Sunday 9th Acts 10:34-43 Hymn to the Risen Christ Colossians 3:1-4 Matthew 28:1-10

8.00am Mass of the Resurrection (with Renewal of Baptismal Promises) & Kids’ Word followed by morning tea